December 19, 2017 - Minutes
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Carol Day |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on December 5, 2017, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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January 9, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program |
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The Chair acknowledged the outgoing RCSAC Co-Chair, Alex Nixon and the incoming RCSAC Co-Chair Lonnie Belfer and thanked the committee for their work in the community. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program,” dated November 27, 2017, from the Manager of Community Social Development, be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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Cllr. Steves entered the meeting (4:01 p.m.). |
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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9794 to permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 6840, 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement (6840, 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road) Bylaw No. 9794 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Development Permit DP 15-708092. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Application by Polygon Development 302 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9211/9251/9271/9291 Odlin Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Low Rise Apartment (ZLR31) |
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David Brownlee, Planner 2, reviewed the application, noting that there will be 13 residential units and a mix of proposed unit types allocated for affordable housing. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to allocating affordable housing units suitable for families and the site’s connection to the Alexandra District Energy Utility. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9755 to create the “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR31)” zone, and to rezone 9211/9251/9271/9291 Odlin Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR31) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Concord Pacific for Rezoning at 8511 Capstan Way, 3280 and 3360 No. 3 Road, and 3131 Sexsmith Road from Single Detached (RS1/F), Roadside Stand (CR), Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA), and Gas and Service Stations (CG1) to Residential/Limited Commercial and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZMU25) - Capstan Village (City Centre) and School and Institutional Use (SI) |
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Suzanne Carter-Huffman, Planner 3, reviewed the application, highlighting the following: |
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the site consists of three parcels with proposals for office, commercial, and residential uses, along with new City parkland; |
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the proposed development will include the expansion of the existing City-owned neighbourhood park; |
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development of the site is coordinated with the development of the future Canada Line Capstan Station and the developers will provide a contribution towards the station’s development; |
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Hazelbridge Way will be extended and frontage improvements are proposed for the site; |
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two levels of underground parking, short-term public parking and car share parking spaces are proposed for the site; |
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there will be 29 residential units and a mix of proposed unit types allocated for affordable housing; |
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the proposed development will provide a cash-in-lieu community amenity contribution of approximately $3.90 million; |
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the developer proposes to provide approximately 13,000 ft2 towards non-profit arts space; and |
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the proposed development is District Energy Utility ready, will be built to LEED Silver standards, and will include parking for electric vehicles. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the potential installation of rooftop solar panels, (ii) the allocation of space for bicycle storage, (iii) the allocation of the various residential unit types for affordable housing and, (iv) the inclusion of affordable housing units suitable for families. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) School District No. 38 was consulted as part of the adoption of the City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) and the proposed development is consistent with the CCAP, (ii) the City will lead the design for the proposed park expansion, and (iii) the developer will choose the community organization to manage the proposed non-profit arts space. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9780, to amend the site-specific “Residential/Limited Commercial and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZMU25) - Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone to include 8511 Capstan Way, 3280 and 3360 No. 3 Road, and 3131 Sexsmith Road and for rezoning of 8511 Capstan Way, 3280 and 3360 No 3 Road, and 3131 Sexsmith Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)”, “Roadside Stand (CR)”, “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)”, and “Gas and Service Stations (CG1)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZMU25) - Capstan Village (City Centre)” and “School and Institutional Use (SI)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Bene No. 4 Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 9980 Westminster Highway from the “Gas & Service Stations (CG2)” Zone to a New “Town Housing (ZT83) - North McLennan (City Centre)” Zone |
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Diana Nikolic, Senior Planner/Urban Design, reviewed the application, noting that 17 townhouse units and one secondary suite are proposed for the site. |
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Committee commended staff for their efforts to secure affordable housing units in new developments. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9812, for the creation of a new “Town Housing (ZT83) – North McLennan (City Centre)” zone and for the rezoning of 9980 Westminster Highway from the “Gas & Service Stations (CG2)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT83) - North McLennan (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Response to Referral: Options to Limit House Size, Farm Home Plate and House Footprint |
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Supplementary Correspondence received on options to limit house size the Farm Home Plate and the house footprint on agricultural land was distributed on-table (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). |
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With the aid of a video presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office) and a PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2), John Hopkins, Planner 3, commented on (i) the types of septic systems used on agricultural sites in Richmond, (ii) options to include the septic field within the Farm Home Plate, and (iii) options to reduce the house footprint within the farm home plate. |
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Mr. Hopkins remarked that the consultation process will take place during the first quarter of 2018 and will include (i) mail notices to agricultural property owners, (ii) advertisements in the newspaper and the City website, (iii) a Let’s Talk Richmond survey, (iv) a public open house, and (v) a meeting with the Agricultural Advisory Committee. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) comparing the proposed options with the Provincial guidelines and the regulations of other municipalities, (ii) protecting farmland, (iii) including additional open house sessions in the public consultation process, (iv) including options to permit three level homes on agricultural lots to reduce the house footprint, and (v) clarifying the role of the Province and the City in regulating residential development on agricultural land. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, noted that (i) staff have provided information regarding the proposed Building Permits that include secondary suites, (ii) a house on agricultural land can have a maximum height of 2.5 storeys, (iii) staff can circulate survey questions to Council prior to public consultation, and (iv) additional information can be added to the video presentation prior to public consultation. |
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Michelle Lee, Richmond resident, commented on the preservation of farmland and remarked that the septic field should be included in the Farm Home Plate. She added that information on the Provincial guidelines related to the maximum house size on agricultural land should be included in the public consultation package. |
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John Roston, Richmond resident, referenced his speaking notes (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 3), and spoke on options to include the septic field within the Farm Home Plate and reduce the house footprint. |
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Ron Han, 6440 No. 6 Road, commented on the potential impact to the size of the house footprint if the septic field is included within the Farm Home Plate. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Response to Referral: Options to Limit House Size, Farm Home Plate and House Footprint” dated December 13, 2017 from the Director, Development and Senior Manager, Building Approvals be received for information; and |
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That staff be directed to: |
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conduct public consultation regarding the options presented in this report (“Response to Referral: Options to Limit House Size, Farm Home Plate and House Footprint”) regarding house size, Farm Home Plate and house footprint; |
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receive comments regarding Provincial involvement to encourage farming; |
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provide a comparison of the proposed options and the Provincial guidelines on the Farm Home Plate and House Footprint; and |
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provide sample pictures of houses with the proposed maximum sizes. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:26 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail |
Evangel Biason |